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Dany Bustros

1959 – 1998

Lebanese actress

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About Dany Bustros

Lived 1959 – 1998 (aged 39). Dany Bustros was a Lebanese actor, dancer, socialite and bellydancer.

Biography Origins Dany Bustros was born on 8 October 1959 in Beirut, to the prominent Bustros family, one of the seven original Beirut aristocratic families that constituted the traditional high-society of Beirut. The Bustros family were originally estate holders and feudal lords, they later became business owners, artists and land owners throughout Lebanon.

Career

Bustros achieved acclaim for her dance revue "Boulevard de la Cité" in 1991. In 1993 she made her acting debut in the French play "Encore une minute" (One more minute). Two years later, she starred in a musical alongside Lebanese singer-composer Melhem Barakat. She attempted suicide twice before her death in 1998. The cause of death was suicide by firearm.

Cultural impact

In 2017, Lebanese singer Elissa released a music video that depicted the life of Dany Bustros. It was directed by Angy Jammal. The song's title "Aaks Elli Shayfenha", which translates to "The opposite of what you see", is supposed to shed light on depression and mental health issues.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dany Bustros?

Lebanese actress

When was Dany Bustros born?

Dany Bustros was born on 5 March 1959 in Beirut.

When did Dany Bustros die?

Dany Bustros died on 26 December 1998 in Lebanon.

What was Dany Bustros's occupation?

Dany Bustros was an actor, dancer, socialite and bellydancer.

What nationality was Dany Bustros?

Dany Bustros was Lebanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dany Bustros

· Wikidata: Q33069712

· DBpedia: Dany Bustros

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